Nurturing mathematics educator with a good sense of humor and a passion for youth and for learning. Focused on helping students enjoy and feel confident about mathematics. Committed to long-term student success in all areas of life.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Impact Teacher
Poway Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
Address students' academic needs through supplemental instruction, formative assessment, progressive monitoring in collaboration with the teacher of record.
Support small group intervention at the elementary level primarily for reading and math support.
Mathematics Teacher
Elevate K12
06.2023 - Current
Currently available to teach mathematics virtually in schools across the US where the need exists.
Attend continuous online training that helps maximize the learning experience in difficult-to-fill classrooms across the country.
Organization is profiled on (USA) national news as remedy to help teacher shortages
Home Education Teacher
Self
03.2020 - Current
Cooperate with group of five families to educate children in areas of mathematics, language arts, and science post-pandemic.
Use IB learner profile as guide for leading children through wide array of learning activities.
Use Oxford University Press' PYP Mathematics as primary source for teaching mathematics.
Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
High School Mathematics Teacher
Bishop O’Connell High School
08.2017 - 03.2020
Taught full-time HS mathematics for entire 2017-2018 year then substitute taught in high school math classes from 2018-2020 after maternity leave.
Taught variety of topics from algebra through calculus.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Administered various types of assessments to evaluate student progress.
Volunteered to be observable class in which other teachers dropped into class at any given time to observe and provide feedback.
Middle and High School Mathematics Teacher
Seisen International School
08.2010 - 07.2012
Taught grades 7-10 which included coursework leading to IB DP and IGCSE International Examination.
Selected by 25 students to serve as personal and academic mentor.
Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
Employed variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress
High School Mathematics Teacher
Ruamrudee International School
07.2007 - 07.2009
Taught MYP and IB mathematics for grades 9-12 (through Math Studies, at the time)
Served as lead teacher for Math Studies team
Created introductory statistics course for non-IB students
High School Mathematics Teacher
Marian Baker School
07.2005 - 07.2007
Taught mathematics for entire high school body in grades 9-12
Taught across all subjects from algebra to calculus
ESL and GED Instructor
Austin Community College
08.2003 - 07.2005
Taught ESL, Civics, and GED to adults seeking USA citizenship
Education
Masters of Education - Secondary Mathematics Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12.2003
BA - Sociology, Mathematics
University of Texas
Austin
12.2000
Skills
Highly aware of social and emotional challenges of young people
Value feedback in all areas
Able to create comfortable and inclusive learning environment
Emphasize development of whole person beyond subject matter
Certification
California Single Subject License in Mathematics
Texas Teaching Certificate in Mathematics 8-12 with ESL Supplement
Timeline
Impact Teacher
Poway Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Elevate K12
06.2023 - Current
Home Education Teacher
Self
03.2020 - Current
High School Mathematics Teacher
Bishop O’Connell High School
08.2017 - 03.2020
Middle and High School Mathematics Teacher
Seisen International School
08.2010 - 07.2012
High School Mathematics Teacher
Ruamrudee International School
07.2007 - 07.2009
High School Mathematics Teacher
Marian Baker School
07.2005 - 07.2007
ESL and GED Instructor
Austin Community College
08.2003 - 07.2005
Masters of Education - Secondary Mathematics Education
Texas State University
BA - Sociology, Mathematics
University of Texas
California Single Subject License in Mathematics
Texas Teaching Certificate in Mathematics 8-12 with ESL Supplement
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